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escouade

"Escouade" means "squad" or "small group of soldiers."

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  • L'escouade de police a rapidement répondu à l'incident.

    The police squad quickly responded to the incident.

    Here, 'escouade' refers to a group of police officers functioning together as a team, demonstrating the term's association with organized units.

  • Après des mois d'entraînement, l'escouade d'élite est prête à partir en mission.

    After months of training, the elite squad is ready to go on a mission.

    In this instance, 'escouade' emphasizes a specific and specialized group within a larger organization, often trained for particular tasks.

  • Une escouade de volontaires s'est formée pour aider à nettoyer le parc.

    A squad of volunteers gathered to help clean the park.

    In this usage, 'escouade' highlights an informal group formed spontaneously for a single purpose, showcasing its flexibility in describing various group dynamics.

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